Smartphone fitness apps and wearable activity trackers DO boost physical activity levels by an average of 1,850 steps a day, study finds

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Smartphone fitness apps and wearable activity trackers really boost physical activity levels, a new study reveals.

After analysing data of 7,454 people, researchers found smartphone apps or activity trackers increased physical activity by an average of 1,850 steps a day.

Apps and tracker programmes that included text-messaging involving prompts and cues, and more tailored and personalised features, were more effective.

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